RECYCLABLE BEAUTIES: SEVEN LOSING 2011 BINIBINING PILIPINAS CANDIDATES WHO SHOULD COMPETE AGAIN

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 is over, and many pageant experts just like yours truly are still in disbelief on what has happened. It seemed like forty angels of beauty descended from the heavens all at the same time. But the problem was, only three crowns were up for grabs.

Here are the seven most deserving girls to come back-- and probably snatch the crowns-- in the 2012 Binibining Pilipinas pageant. 

LUZELLE FELIPE. For the past two years, BPCI has been experimenting on pretty girls who speak bad English. Who would forget Youtube sensation Janina San Miguel and Czarina Gatbonton? They aren't exactly the best public speakers. Given her context, Luzelle is not expected to be the most articulate contestant. I was surprised that she gave a decent answer during the final Q&A, although it seemed rehearsed. But what you can't take out from this tricycle driver is her incomparable Filipina beauty. Perhaps she is the most charming contestant I've ever seen in ages. Public speaking, and English, can be studied, but it will be very difficult to recreate such a magnificent beauty. 

VERDICT. Even with poor communications skills, she should be sent to at least Miss International pageant. 

DIANA AREVALO. Bad luck striked Diana twice already. Oozing with sex appeal and possesses a great composure, she could have easily won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe crown, except that there was Shamcey Supsup. She reminds me of the beautiful Maricar Balagtas but only way smarter and sophisticated. It would have been better if she won the first runner-up instead of Janine Tugonon (who looks like a pretty debater to me than a beauty queen).  

VERDICT. Diana is ready for Miss Universe. Give it to her!

SAMANTHA PURVOR. She was one of my two darkhorse bets. I thought Samantha can just steal the scene from the favorites and take home one of the most treasured crowns. She is elegant and queenly and gets prettier the longer you look at her.  

VERDICT. A Binibining Pilipinas Tourism title is appropriate for her classy personality.

PATRICIA TUMULAK. She was pushed away by strong pageant politics. I believe that Patricia should have at least been a runner--up or in Diana Necio's shoes now. Her beauty is intense as well as her stage presence. 

VERDICT. Patricia will be best appreciated in an international pegeant. Any would do.

KRISTINA MARASIGAN. Aside from Purvor, Kristina was my darkhorse bet. There is nothing so special about her, but there is nothing wrong with her too. She is what I call a statistically viable top 15 finalist in any pageant (the contestant who gets above average scores and ends up a surprise when the finalists are called). In an average year, Kristina could take home the Binibining Pilipinas Universe crown.

VERDICT.  If she improves her look and stage presence, she can be a good Miss Universe candidate.

QUEENIERICH REHMAN. I agree that she deserves to win the Best in Swimsuit Award over the assuming and over confident MJ Lastimosa. From among the contestant with Middle Eastern lineage, I find her having the most beautiful face and body. Queenierich has strong showbiz potential.

VERDICT. She can make a scene in the Miss International pageant with her talent and perfect body!

CAMILLE BALTAZAR. Elegance is written all over her. She just needs to be more competitive and she her hunger for the crown or else will fade again in the background. She has a classic moviestar beauty.

VERDICT.  Camille may be a good candidate for the Miss International crown.